<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Liverpool are hoping to complete the signing of Udinese full-back Andrea Dossena next week. Reds chief executive Rick Parry confirmed a deal for the 26-year-old Italian is almost done. "We are now ready to confirm the signing of Dossena. The deal should go through next week," Parry told the club's official website. Dossena will be seen as an ideal replacement for John Arne Riise who signed for Roma earlier this month. The Norwegian spent seven years at Anfield and Parry paid tribute to the former Monaco player. "John was an incredibly enthusiastic defender who was always a great pro," he told the club's official website. "He worked hard and never gave us a minute's trouble. The fans will remember that powerful shot of his that brought them to their feet on many occasions. "We had a good chat about his time here and he wants to thank the fans for the support he was given down the years. He secured Champions League and FA Cup success at Anfield and also helped us win the Worthington Cup and two European Super Cups." Dossena, who has been capped once by Italy, will become manager Rafael Benitez's second signing of the summer following the arrival of Swiss full-back Phillip Degen on a free transfer.</div> [Source]
At least Liverpool is being active. My United haven't done anything so far. (damn ronaldo scaring them) lol
Yeah, I don't see them doing much more after this though. Benitez is a bit like Wenger in that sense.
